Fender Champion 20 settings
Master of Puppets settings for Fender Champion 20
Metallica · adapted 218 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" riff tone on a Fender Champion 20, set Gain 8, Volume 7, Bass 5, Treble 7, Fx level 0, Fx select 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson Dinky · updated 2026-11-13
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Champion 20 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Volume
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Fx level
- 0
- Fx select
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs to achieve a percussive attack.
- Focus on fast alternate picking to maintain clarity and articulation.
- Keep the amp's reverb low to maintain a dry, aggressive tone.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 012 · updated 2026-03-23
- Preset / mode
- 90s Metal
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Fender Champion 20 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight rhythms.
- Focus on sharp pick attack for articulate lead lines.
- Use the amp's built-in reverb sparingly to maintain clarity.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Champion 20 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Master of Puppets adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender Champion 20 settings for Master of Puppets?
Set Gain 8, Volume 7, Bass 5, Treble 7, Fx level 0, Fx select 0.
Which pickup should I use for Master of Puppets?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Master of Puppets?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson Dinky. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.